by Sandra Renee Hicks

Created on: June 01, 2010   Last Updated: June 03, 2010

CREATURE URGES 

Jasper, a white Persian house cat is delighted to have faithfully received loving care and adoration from Melody, his owner.  Melody is a tall stunning red head with a contagious laugh.  She is single and works as a caretaker contractor for Jubilee Charter.  A few months ago, she moved to Bishop, Kansas, away from her family and friends in Pasture, Ohio.  She is grateful for her friendly neighbors, Charlie and Agnes Weston.  They have been especially kind to her.

Jasper has a grand idea to surprise Melody with an event of appreciation to express gratitude for the years of fine goodness extended from her generous heart.  Jasper has a network of feline and dog friends.  He taps into his resource pool to enlist two of his most devoted friends for this happy caper.  Those friends are Winner, a tan feisty collie, and Lady, a black Bombay cat with piercing green eyes and a penchant for playfulness.  They live across the street with their owners, the Weston’s. 

Jasper goes through his cat door on over to visit Winner and Lady.  He spots them sunning on the deck. 

Lady is sprawled comfortably near the elm tree while Winner is perched on the deck ledge. 

Lady yawns and stretches.  “Here comes Jasper,” she meows to Winner. 

Winner looks up and barks his welcome to Jasper.

“Hi ya’ll,” greets Jasper. 

“What’s up, friend,” barks Winner. 

Jasper shares his plan to surprise Melody.

Winner and Lady agree that they are in.

“Let’s get this party started,” exclaims Lady with feline glee.

Together the trio excitedly makes plans.

Of course, human involvement is necessary to pull off this caper.  The friends agree that the Weston’s will be inclined to get in motion to bring this surprise plan to a place of reality.

Later, Charlie comes to the kitchen and finds a note on the fridge.  It says, “Get gifts, food, drinks, and music for Melody’s Saturday surprise event.”  Lady saunters into the kitchen.  Charlie catches her piercing eyes.  Winner enters, hangs back, and eagerly wags his tail.  Lady rubs on Charlie’s pants leg.

Charlie is overcome with a strong urge.  He sits down and writes what to purchase for Melody’s event.

Agnes enters the kitchen.   “What are you doing,” she asks. 

“I got your note from

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